Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks 10/7/22 - NBA Preseason Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/07/2022 at 10:09 AM ET

Indiana Pacers  at New York Knicks 10/7/22 - NBA Preseason Picks & Predictions

The Indiana Pacers will continue a road trip Friday night as they travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks. Indiana is undefeated thus far this preseason following a 25 point blowout of the Charlotte Hornets in game one. Defensively Indiana dominated Charlotte holding the Hornets to 34.4% shooting and forced 18 turnovers leading to the victory.

Myles Turner and Chris Duarte led the way for the Indiana starters with 12 points apiece, while Aaron Nesmith poured in a team high 16 points in 14 minutes off the bench. Isaiah Jackson added 13 points and four blocks in 16 minutes as well.

The New York Knicks continue a homestand Friday night undefeated following a 21 point blowout of the Detroit Pistons in their first game. Offensively New York was lights out pouring in 117 points on 51.1% from the floor and 37.8% from beyond the arc.

RJ Barrett led all scorers in the game for New York pouring in 21 points and five rebounds on 8 of 14 shooting in 23 minutes on the floor. Jalen Brunson added 16 points and Julius Randle contributed 15 points in 18 minutes as well.

Despite playing well in their first game of the preseason Indiana will be outmatched on Friday night. Look for New York to control this game on their home floor as they will do enough to get their second win of the preseason. Take New York Friday night to improve to 2-0. Final Score Prediction, New York Knicks win and covers 114-101.

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